Nils Åman Returns to Sweden on Three-Year Deal With Djurgården
The 26-year-old centre signed to secure regular minutes while Djurgården fills a gap at centre after losing prospects to North America.
Overview
- Djurgården announced on Wednesday that former Vancouver centre Nils Åman has signed a three-year contract and will join the club for preseason training.
- Vancouver converted Åman to an unrestricted free agent on June 29 by declining to tender a qualifying offer, clearing the way for his move home.
- Åman spent four seasons in the Canucks organization, playing 132 NHL games and leading AHL Abbotsford with 41 points (6 goals, 35 assists) in 55 games last season.
- Djurgården framed the signing as a key addition to centre depth after losing young centremen to North America, with sporting director Marcus Due-Boje calling Åman a big, all-around skilled centre.
- The move gives Åman a chance for more consistent ice time and development in a familiar environment while leaving open the possibility of a future NHL return if his play warrants it.